Lipofilling - also called fat grafting - is a procedure to fill parts of the face/body with your own body fat, instead of using chemical products or an implant. It is an extremely efficient procedure because it is not very invasive and produces natural results. About 60% of the fat is permanent. Lipofilling is often the finishing touch Facial Feminization Surgery.
The fat used for fat grafting can be extracted from any part of the body, such as the abdomen or thighs, through liposuction, and will be injected where necessary. This cosmetic procedure can be used to rejuvenate the face, plump up the cheeks or lips, or to correct problems such as hollow eye sockets or scars.
Fat grafts are usually done under local anesthesia. If it is combined with other procedures, it will usually be performed under general anesthesia. The by Dr. The method used by Bart van de Ven is called the Coleman method.